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Table 2 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of computed tomography features for distinguishing follicular neoplasm from nodular hyperplasia

From: Comparison of computed tomography features between follicular neoplasm and nodular hyperplasia

CT features

Odds Ratio*

p value

Type of attenuation

0.40 (0.11, 1.40)

0.149

Pattern of attenuation

0.58 (0.20, 1.72)

0.328

Configuration

2.73 (1.13, 6.57)

0.026

Margin

0.72 (0.43,1.22)

0.224

Shape

1.88 (0.89, 3.98)

0.098

Calcifications

1.44 (0.90. 2.23)

0.128

Degree of enhancement

2.14 (1.21, 3.78)

0.009

Pattern of enhancement

1.95 (0.422, 3.02)

0.393

CT halo sign

7.97 (2.74, 23.37)

< 0.001

  1. Note. — *, Numbers in parentheses are 95 % confidence intervals. CT computed tomography